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Vocalist Kim Maguire Releases 'A Case Of You'

Source: Kim Maguire
February 25, 2025

As a girl, Kim spent hours at the piano in her parents’ basement, playing and singing through the agony and ecstasy of what it was to be a gauche teenager with not a lot of social skills, and definitely not a lot of attention from “the right” kind of boy. It was the early 1970’s and she had five songbooks: Carly Simon, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack and Elton John. A perfect stomping ground for teen angst—and the best ...

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Vocalist Kim Maguire Releases Holiday Single, 'My Favorite Things'

Source: Kim Maguire
December 11, 2024

Kim Maguire’s latest single, “My Favorite Things," blends the nuanced precision of jazz, the fluidity of dance, and the emotional expression of theatre. This seamless integration is no surprise, given Kim’s extensive background in all three disciplines—her true favorite things. The sweeping vocal brushstrokes of this new release reflect her unique ability to merge jazz with the theatrical training that has shaped her artistry, resulting in a sound that is both dynamic and uniquely intimate. The single features an ensemble ...

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